Broken Ways (1913)
In this story the young wife concerned is called upon to solve a rather momentous question. After separating from her husband, whom she has discovered to be a brute and a criminal, she is about to give herself to another man, believing her husband dead, when he appears before her fleeing from justice. Shall she deliver him to the law or surrender to his claims? She yields in one instance, but not in the other. Then justice intervenes.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Western
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: March 8, 1913
Cast
- Henry B. Walthall - The Road Agent
- Blanche Sweet - The Road Agent's Wife
- Harry Carey - The Sheriff
- Charles Gorman - Holt-Up Victim
- Frank Opperman - Road Agent's Gang Member
- Joseph McDermott - Road Agent's Gang Member
- Dorothy Gish - In Telegraph Office (uncredited)
- Mae Marsh - Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Billy Bitzer
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film, short film
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Broken Ways about?
- In this story the young wife concerned is called upon to solve a rather momentous question. After separating from her husband, whom she has discovered to be a brute and a criminal, she is about to give herself to another man, believing her husband dead, when he appears before her fleeing from justice. Shall she deliver him to the law or surrender to his claims? She yields in one instance, but not in the other. Then justice intervenes.
- Who directed Broken Ways?
- Broken Ways was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in Broken Ways?
- Broken Ways stars Henry B. Walthall, Blanche Sweet, Harry Carey, Charles Gorman, Frank Opperman, Joseph McDermott.
- How long is Broken Ways?
- Broken Ways has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Broken Ways?
- Broken Ways is a Western film.
- Where was Broken Ways produced?
- Broken Ways was produced in United States of America.